Tasty, juicy filling wrapped with slippery wrappers and served in an umami broth, this easy wonton soup makes a wonderful all-in-one meal.
cooked wontons in chicken stock.
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Are you looking for an easy, tasty, healthy all-in-one dish? How about a bowl of Chinese wonton soup? It’s one of the most loved meals in our Red House. Having been making this recipe for years, I have many tips and tricks to share with you.
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What is wonton soup
Chinese Wonton soup consists of stuffed savory parcels known as wontons (Hún Tun馄饨 or Yún Tūn/云吞) and a lightly seasoned broth which is often accompanied by blanched leafy greens. With protein, starch and vegetables all in one bowl, it makes a complete meal with only 450 calories per serving.
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There are many varieties of wonton soup in different regions of China. They differ in wrapper types, filling ingredients and broth seasonings. The Cantonese style also has a version including noodles.
By the ways, wontons can also be served without broth. For example, Sichuan Chili Oil Wontons are boiled, drained then coated with a sauce, whereas Fried Wontons are enjoyed alone, or with a dipping sauce.
cooked wontons in soup with blanched Bok Choy.
Why this recipe
The wonton soup recipe I’m sharing today is a quick and easy one. No matter if you are a novice home cook or a busy parent, my detailed explanation and tips will help you to make it without stress (highly likely you’ll cook it again and again).
Before I talk about the ingredients and cooking steps, here are my top tips to keep in mind.
Use ready-made wrappers to save time
Make a juicy filling by incorporating broth into the meat
Use shop-bought broth if you’re in a rush but making your own is easy
Assemble a big batch of wontons and freeze them for future use